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The 1968 Le Comte Northeast 38 MKII is a fiberglass ketch currently for sale and stored in a covered shipyard in Madeira, Portugal.0:12 Designed by Adolf Le Comte, the 11-meter vessel features a 3.33-meter beam and a 1.70-meter draft.2:09 The current owner, a German boat restorer, sailed the yacht from the Baltic Sea to the Canary Islands before relocating it to Madeira.1:16 The boat includes a full suite of updated Raymarine instrumentation, a functioning Furuno radar, and a wind-vane self-steering system.5:05 Propulsion and deck hardware upgrades include a new anchor windlass motor, self-tailing winches, and three solar panels.1:01 The interior retains original wood finishes with recently resealed windows and refinished varnish.2:36 The sale includes a four-person life raft and a Zodiac rigid-inflatable boat with a 4.5-horsepower Mariner outboard.1:39 While the main and jib sails are in good condition, the mizzen sail requires replacement.2:23 The vessel is registered under the German flag.3:30

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